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Lynne Thigpen Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Joliet, Illinois · Joliet PSD 86
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students620
Student:Teacher15.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
620
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
94%+40.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Lynne Thigpen Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Joliet, Illinois. The school enrolls 620 students. It is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictJoliet PSD 86
County17197
CityJoliet
ZIP60436
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172058005731

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment620
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino56.0%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian27.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
56.0%
Black
0.5%
Asian
27.1%
Two+
5.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)